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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 523.07 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 523.07 and 221.76 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 523.07 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/523.07 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 523.07 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 115,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,996.00/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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